Science

16Jan2019

Students of the BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science course Laura Connolly and Lucas Bwema Vandi were the winners of the Final Year Research Project Poster Award which was sponsored by Sanofi. Pictured second from left is Lucas.

BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science student Lucas Bwema Vandi outlines how he overcame doubts he had about returning to college as a mature student

I have always loved chemistry when in secondary school and also have a passion with relation to saving lives.

Can you recall your feeling when finding out you were offered a place in WIT?

When I was offered a place at WIT to accept the place I had a divided mind because of financial issues. I accepted the place but put it on deferral for one year before starting.

What was your experience?

It was highly enjoyable especially when it comes to practical work. This is because you tend to see things happening and not visualizing.

What advice would you give to students considering your course?

My advice will be apply to study in WIT, because it is made up of amazing, gifted and outstanding lecturers, who work tirelessly to inspire the students.

How was work experience of benefit?

During my 6 months’ work placement at Medentech Wexford, I worked in the Stability/Validation Department as a Stability Technician & Quality Control (QC) Department as a Quality Control Analyst and in the Research and Development (R&D) Department as Laboratory Analyst. I was involved in three different projects with the R&D during my placement with the company. It was a wonderful experience, valuable lessons and better preparation for the future and great opportunity to develop my communication skills through dealing with colleagues at work.